The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-12-06
The Political Outlook as Seen by Prominent


WASHINGTON, November 30.-The Post, to-
morrow, will print series of interviews with
nearly hundred members of congress upon
questions which are likely to be presented to
that body for its action during the coming
session, and particularly those relating to the
tariff, reduction of the surplus revenue, and
the postal telegraph. The Post will summarize
the interviews as follows:
Speaker Carlisle states the democratic posi-
ton, with great cleaIneSs. His views are
especially important in view of the great re-
sponsbiiity which will be placed upon his
shoulders with the organization of tho house.
He believes in an immediate reduction of the
surplus revenues now pouring into the
treasury. He believes in reducing the taxes
which produce these revenues, at
least seventy millions of dollars annual
~. Ills democratic followers, who
voted with Mr. Morrison in the last congress,
generally take the same position. OF the few
democrats who have sided with MIR. Randall,
who arc now in the city, Messrs. McAdoo
New Jersey; Stahlnecker, New York VIII
kins, Ohio; Merrimau, New York, and Law
Ter, Illinois, arc quoted rs experiencing q
somewhat change of heart Tho sentiment of
northwestern congressman is that the free
trade sentiment is growing in that section.
Democratic representatives from Minnesota
and Michigan have the highest confidence
that their two states can he made democratic
ON the revenue reform issue Lyman of Ohio.
n republican, although lac acknowledges that
lac is a protectoust, comes out for reduction
OF revenue. Many other republicans like Hy-
man agree that something must he done with
the tariff, though few, like Sawyer and Ba-
con, New York and jackson Pennsylva-
mia, think that nothing viii he done at this
session. Many ways OF reducing the surplus
are suggested. Quite n number Of congress-
men, including Catchngs, of Mississippi !;
Shively, of Indiana. Iaulhee and Caruth, of
Kentucky. and Abbott, of Texas, favor COM
promise, such rs taking the tax of tobacco,
and prefer reducing the tax on fruit braudies.
The proposition 20 take the tax of whisky
hardly finds 4 supporter, The question Of
putting sugar ON tho free list finds some advo-
Gates, hut mainly among republicans. Louis
lana congressman, to whom this is very vital
question, say their state is divided the north
ern portion being in favor OF free sugar and
the gulf section opposed 20 il. Democratic
sentiment is largely in favor Of increasing the
free list, adding to it salt, lumber and the
necessities Of life.
Representative Bynum, of Indiana, thinks
that good bill 10 reduce the tariff can be pass
ed without the support of Randall. and he adds
that republicans OF the west and northwest are
beginning 10 feel that they cannot longer op-
pose such measure with political safety.
Representative Turner, of Kansas, comes for
ward with new proposition 10 suhSdize eX-
ported grains Quite u number OF congress
men favor democratic caucus before the tariff
matter comes up in the house. Views ON the
postal telegraph are both generous and inter
estng, Unlike the tariff, il Is not a
party question, Representatives who favor IL
are quite numerous. All Of the congressman,
however, with one or two exceptions, such as
Taulbee, of Kentucky, agree that strong pres
sure will be made TO bring the matter before
the present congress, and they seem willing 70
devote some time 20 thorough discussion OF
IT, Not single doubt Is expressed by either
democrats or republicans, as 70 the rcnomiua-
ton of President Cleveland, and democrats
are certain Of his election. The unanimous
7 sentiment is that the democratic candidate for
vice president must come from the west.
Republican congressman usually favor Blaine,
although Ohio representatives mention Shcr-
man as very likely TO be the choice OF the
/ party"
Patrick Walsh. Of Augusta, Georgia stopped
/ over here o few hours yesterday while euFcGte
/ 10 New York, and a reporter for an evening
/ paper had brief interview with him upon
| political questions. Mr. Walsh said:
I'm The south There IS huj one opinion Of Mr.
Cleveland. and thar ttat hc is a president of
the people and a uefae.l8t, Ills denomination
Is q iorcgune conclusion. lt is inevitable"
"What about the iSsUcs VI ,,, 1''
III Viii bo 1885, over ava. tNrr again In
Other woids She Chicago platform viii be
adopted. That platform Carried the demo